Memphis Airport

We usually have a layover in Atlanta on our way to Jamaica, but this time we stop in Memphis. We have never stopped there and are wondering what to expect. We have a 2 hour layover on the way down, which should be plenty of time to make our flight to MJB. We stop in Atlanta on the way back with a 2 hour 45 minute layover which should be enough time, but it did take an hour to get our luggage there one time. (Actually, it took over an hour to discover that Delta had lost my bag!) Memphis is our big concern. Any surprises we should know about? Any tricks or shortcuts? Any great places to grab a bite? Thanks for any info.

We've been through Memphis many times. It's a big enough airport, but it's not massive the way Atlanta is. Thus, the flights coming in which need to go through customs are not as numerous. I think it's pretty pleasant, actually - quick customs with short lines, easy to navigate, plus good barbecue available. Don't worry about Memphis - if you can do Atlanta, Memphis is a piece of cake.

My wife and I are also going through Memphis both to and from, we said just last night we should have flown out a day earlier and spent the night on Beale Street, that would certainly "prime the pump" for CSA" 37 days 'til RUM CREAM all I want...

Going thru Memphis on the way out is a breeze. I'm assuming you'll tag your bags thru to MBJ so you won't have to worry about customs except at Atlanta on the way back. Lots of good restaurants right near the gates in Memphis and the prices aren't bad. We usually grab breakfast there since our flight out of OKC is and early one. We'll be going through there on our way back to Jamaica in April and think it was better going through Memphis then when we had to go thru Detroit last year. The big thing is to remember that when you step on the plane at home everything is "no problem mon" until you step off upon return.

I've flown into/through Memphis a few times. It is a great airport, and will be MUCH easier to connect through on your way down than Atlanta. It is a much smaller airport. There are a few BBQ places to eat.

Thanks for the tips about the BBQ. We arrive in Memphis at 7:30 am and leave at 9:30, so guess it's BBQ for breakfast! Not a problem as long as they're open that early.

IACouple - Any idea which joints truck in smoked meat from downtown? Are they on concourse "B"?

Well, It's 8:20 am here now and I haven't had breakfast yet. All I can think of is BBQ! Wonder where I can find some at this time of the morning in Iowa City!

The one I found was just this tiny hole in the wall joint. But the entire airport smelled like pulled pork sandwiches.

We did the same flight out of Memphis (and will be doing it 1 month from today). There was a really good southern style breakfast joint in concourse B. I don't remember what it was, but they had great bacon egg and cheese sandwiches on fresh made biscuits. That might work better for breakfast.

Although on our first trip to Jamaica, I got a beef brisket sandwich memphis style at 8:30 AM before our flight, it was great. Filled my belly up and I slept the entire way to Jamaica.

I've flown into/through Memphis a few times. It is a great airport, and will be MUCH easier to connect through on your way down than Atlanta. It is a much smaller airport. There are a few BBQ places to eat.

....OK, that's interesting. We're going OUT from Memphis, and have to connect at Atlanta!!

I'm a little lost that you people are connecting in Atlanta for your flight to Montego Bay... I'm flying Milwaukee - Memphis - MBJ on NWA, now Delta.

In March we flew Moline, IL - Atlanta - Montego Bay and just the reverse on the way back on Delta. This time we have a Northwest leg (owned by Delta) on the way down: Moline - Memphis - Montego Bay, and the same Delta flight through Atlanta on the way back.

Thank you all for this information exchange! This is all great info about the Memphis AP. We'll look forward to grabbing some quick BBQ, if possible. Weirdly enough, this will be our 1st trip to JA w/o being on a charter flight(flying from Milwaukee or Chicago), so it's a little adventure for us. 4 weeks from right now, we'll be either in the air or moving through the Memphis AP switching planes and then arriving in MoBay, heading home to CSA. Happpy dance! Happy Halloween everyone! Razzl

Bar-B-Q

Originally Posted by razzledazzle

Thank you all for this information exchange! This is all great info about the Memphis AP. We'll look forward to grabbing some quick BBQ, if possible. Weirdly enough, this will be our 1st trip to JA w/o being on a charter flight(flying from Milwaukee or Chicago), so it's a little adventure for us. 4 weeks from right now, we'll be either in the air or moving through the Memphis AP switching planes and then arriving in MoBay, heading home to CSA. Happy dance! Happy Halloween everyone! Razzl

....Memphis Airport is very safe. For Bar-B-Q, you can't go wrong with either "Interstate" or "Corky's". The Linc below SHOULD take you to a list of the restaurants at the airport;